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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
2
A modern dentistry notice advertises painless extraction of teeth from one to thirty-two teeth in a single sitting without gas or chloroform. The newly fitted surgery is under the charge of Mr A Dempster, Dentist, with all work guaranteed.
A very regentle residential property listing describes an acre of land with a five room dwelling, pantry, verandah, wash house with copper, and a stable, plus a splendid water supply. Price is low.
Ephemeris lists daily moon rise and set times for July with phase dates. Includes first quarter full moon last quarter and new moon timings plus apogee and perigee moments for the month.
Ashburton employers cited before the Arbitration Court express indignation at the ruling and fines for breaches of awards. They argue local conditions vary from cities and seek locally adjusted awards, fearing heavy taxes and restricted operation if compelled to conform to broad rules. Other items note farm sales, university building talks, railway progress, and public notices.
At Auckland a twelve year-old boy faced jewellery and money theft charges while Mr C. C. Kettle urged tighter parental influence. He ordered twelve strokes of the birch and condemned the lax home influence as a social scandal undermining the moral fabric.
Reports from the south recount Algerian oats expanding in the Wairarapa with plantings exceeding last season’s total. Other items note British butter prices under Australian levels, large NZ funds sent to Queensland, stock losses from shootings near Levin, and strong farm credit activity and savings deposits across the dominion.
London July 23 Wool is steady with good sales Merino selling at full rates while faulty crossbreds sell to buyers Market closes August 11 Otekaile old at 183d Wheat An Australian cargo of wheat sold at 376 ad
A healthy zone prevailed at the Methven stock sale with a mixed yarding selling at satisfactory rates. Prices included crossbred wethers stores 7d to 158 10d merino ewes aged 2s Yd and lambs 11s to 15s 6d, crossbred ewes in lamb 12s 6d to 19s 5d, seven horses sold from £7 10s to £9, and pigs 15s 3d to 19s. Sundries saw a large quantity offered with varied demand.
Property sales note land transfers in the Waimate district including 258 acres freehold at Hunter to Frederick Magon and 241 acres lease in perpetuity at Waikakahi to Robert Wellwood, with several other parcels in Waihao Downs Willowbridge and Hook. A Dalgety cable from London dated July 29 notes mutton tallow prices steady and overall sales programme shortened by six days.
In a tense confrontation at Peppermint City, Bronchial Cons pressed Woods in a decisive clash. The outcome centered on strategic moves and a late rally by Bronchial Cons to seize momentum.
Ashburton medical professionals discuss a Waihi lecture on nationalising medical skill aiming to provide universal access. Debates note potential state salaries, hospital extensions, and risks to professional independence, with doctors split on feasibility and impact on incentives.
After rain the Quebec celebration opened brilliantly with ships dressed in flags and crowds cheering the Prince of Wales. Sir Wilfrid Laurier presented Parliament’s address as the Prince spoke in English and French praising Canadian loyalty and Franco Canadian unity. The King’s rule and Britain’s institutions were praised as the banquet of events unfolded on the Plains of Abraham stage planned for future ceremonies.
London July 23 Broad notes from Mr RK T Buchanan Under-Secretary for India in the House of Commons describe unrest suspicion and distrust in certain districts and some violent outrages. He says the government is convinced such methods are utterly repugnant to Indians and Europeans and assurances are received of support from all sections to stamp out this political disease.
In Calcutta Tilak is found guilty by a seven to two jury verdict and sentenced to six years transportation and a 1000 rupees fine after an eight day trial. Judge Dewar says the articles sown sedition and preached violence including murder and bomb use. The Jugantar printer gains three years plus two and a half years for inciting rebellion and murder.
The Neue Freie Presse cites officer discontent as well paid, uniformed troops spark shame among Turkish officers with 90 percent sympathetic to the Young Turk cause. Two battalions from Satyrna refused to entrain for Monastir amid arrests of Izzet Pasha and others in Constantinople for conspiracy. Said Pasha named to replace the Grand Vizier with dictatorial powers.
The United States Circuit Court of Appeals voided the 29 million dollar fine on Standard Oil, citing irregularities by Judge Landis. It orders a new trial basing the penalty on Standard Oil Indiana's capital, not the parent company’s wealth.
Wellington July 23 1913 A man in a New Zealand Shipping Company officer uniform is found dead in the harbour. Identified as Shapcott an engineer on the Ruapehu investigators say the other man John William Walsh 38 died after leaping from Queen's Wharf leaving clothes under bricks. Eyewitness stevedore saw the jump and police attempted resuscitation before the body was recovered. The wife arrived after discovering a note indicating his clothes would be found on the wharf.
Wellington July 24 The president of the Trades Councils Conference reports that work resumed at Otira today after an overseer was removed for an unauthorised action that caused a strike. The union was not consulted before the men stopped work.
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